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Medical Community Stands United: Consult With Docs, Don’t ‘Tough It Out’

September 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

Despite President Donald Trump and his health officials advising pregnant women to avoid acetaminophen, experts in the field maintain the over-the-counter medication is safe. Medical groups also pushed back on claims that leucovorin is a treatment option for children with autism.

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Furloughed Federal Workers Reinstated Months After DOGE Cost-Cutting Blitz

September 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

The General Services Administration says hundreds of employees have until Friday to accept return-to-work offers. Separately, University of California schools should have more than $500 million in research grants restored, a U.S. District judge in San Francisco has ruled. Plus, ACA subsidy talks.

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First Edition: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025

September 24, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

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Amid Confusion Over US Vaccine Recommendations, States Try To ‘Restore Trust’

By Céline Gounder September 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The decisions by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices matter, because insurers and federal programs rely on them, but they are not binding. States can follow the recommendations, or not.

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She Had a Broken Arm, No Insurance — And a $97,000 Bill

By Katheryn Houghton September 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Deborah Buttgereit knew piecing together the broken bone in her elbow would be expensive. But complications the doctor deemed a surprise, midsurgery, drove the total bill tens of thousands of dollars above the original estimate.

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Trump Claims ‘No Downside’ to Avoiding Tylenol During Pregnancy. He’s Wrong.

By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact September 24, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Doctors say acetaminophen, the main ingredient in Tylenol, is safe to take during pregnancy. Other over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin and ibuprofen aren’t recommended because they can harm fetal development. Untreated fever in pregnancy can pose maternal and fetal health risks.

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Minneapolis School Shooting Victim, 12, Improving After Being Shot In Head

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Seventh grader Sophia Forchas will soon leave an acute care ward and join an inpatient rehab program in what her family has called a “miraculous” recovery. Other news from around the nation comes from Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and Virginia.

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A Dose Of Upbeat And Inspiring News

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s stories are on psychedelic mushrooms, robots, a new way to fix broken legs, and more.

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Viewpoints: Autism Experts Respond To Claims Of Tylenol, Vaccine Link; Wellness Industry Is Creating Panic

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Opinion writers discuss these public health issues.

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Doctors May Qualify For Exemption From $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

An executive order released Friday stated that an application fee waiver may be approved by the Homeland Security secretary if hiring a specific worker would be deemed “in the national interest.” This comes after medical groups called out the potential risk to rural health care.

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After Cutting Billions In Aid, Trump To Spell Out His World Vision Today At UN

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

The president has made it clear he wants little to do with much of the United Nations mandate, The New York Times reports. More administration news is on the FTC, “forever chemicals,” medical research, data sharing, and more.

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CVS’ Omnicare Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy After Whistleblower Case

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

CVS Health subsidiary Omnicare, a pharmacy services provider for long-term care businesses, may explore a restructuring or sale. Also: the fight over who pays for GLP-1 weight loss drugs, AI device manufacturers’ payments to doctors, and more.

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2nd Death Reported In Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak In Iowa

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Health officials are urging Marshall County residents to maintain clean water systems and seek medical attention if they show signs of infection. Health officials also are monitoring the New World screwworm nearing the U.S. border, a measles outbreak in Utah and Arizona, and valley fever in the Southwest.

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Morning Briefing for Tuesday, September 23, 2025

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Trump Ties Acetaminophen To Autism, A Link Roundly Panned By Health Pros

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

The president advises that pregnant women should avoid Tylenol unless they cannot “tough it out.” The notion that the widely used pain reliever and fever reducer is harmful to developing fetuses is not based on science, say medical experts, autism groups, and the makers of Tylenol.

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First Edition: Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025

September 23, 2025 Morning Briefing

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations.

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As the Trump Administration and States Push Health Data Sharing, Familiar Challenges Surface

By Sarah Kwon September 23, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Despite billions of tax dollars and two decades of effort invested in improving health care data sharing, Americans’ medical records often remain siloed, leading to duplicate testing, increased costs, and wasted time for patients and doctors.

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‘Sick to My Stomach’: Trump Distorts Facts on Autism, Tylenol, and Vaccines, Scientists Say

By Amy Maxmen September 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

The White House’s autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.

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“Me hace sentir mal”: Científicos dicen que Trump distorsiona datos sobre el autismo, el Tylenol y las vacunas

By Amy Maxmen September 22, 2025 KFF Health News Original

Expertos en autismo de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades no fueron consultados para el esperado anuncio de la Casa Blanca.

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Viewpoints: Doctors Are Just As Confused As We Are About Vaccines; Access To Covid Shots Is Safe For Now

September 22, 2025 Morning Briefing

Editorial writers tackle these public health topics.

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